DEFENCE Secretary Ben Wallace yesterday warned Britain needs to be ready for a potential Cold War with China.
He spoke out after revealing he will quit his post at the next Cabinet reshuffle, expected in September, and leave Parliament at the next election.
The former Scots Guards captain, 53, who marks four years as Defence Secretary next Monday, fears a potential stand-off with Beijing,.
It has vowed to retake Taiwan by 2050, by force if necessary.
He said: "We could see a total breakdown of politics in the Pacific.
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